Ronaldinho’s Penalty, Fernandinho’s Hat-Trick! Brazil Legends Beat India All Star XI 4-3
India began well and were in front in the 14th minute. While joining in a counter-attack, the Kerala football star C.K. Vineeth got to the goal and quietly chipped the goalkeeper to score and put the score at 1-0. The goal led to a big celebration within the stadium.
XtraTime Webdesk: The friendly match between Brazil and India which is not long in the future is scheduled to take place on 3rd October in Kolkata. On Wednesday, football fans in Kochi saw a memorable evening when Brazil Legends beat India All Stars 4-3 in an exciting exhibition game at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kaloor. This match formed part of the ‘Return of the Titans’ series and gathered together many of the great names from world and Indian football on the playing field.
India began well and were in front in the 14th minute. While joining in a counter-attack, the Kerala football star C.K. Vineeth got to the goal and quietly chipped the goalkeeper to score and put the score at 1-0. The goal led to a big celebration within the stadium.
Brazil soon regained itself in the match. Ronaldinho, who was one of the main attractions of the night, scored a penalty to bring the score to 1-1. The Brazilian team then took the initiative with three fast goals from Fernandinho, who scored in the 24th, 28th and 33rd minutes.
India would not give in. Vineeth scored once more in the 54th minute and Ashim Biswas reached another goal in the 60th minute. Nevertheless, Brazil were able to stay in the game and won 4-3.
Ronaldinho, Rivaldo and Edmilson were part of the Brazilian legends, while I.M. Vijayan, Bhaichung Bhutia, Jo Paul Ancheri, Mohammed Rafi and Rino Anto made up the Indian side.
